27 workers killed in gold mine fire in southern Peru.

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27 workers killed in gold mine fire in southern Peru.
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A fire broke out in a gold mine in southern Peru, killing at least 27 workers who were employed by a mining contractor. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest it may have been caused by a short circuit. 175 workers were safely evacuated. Relatives of the victims are waiting for the bodies of their loved ones.

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